Is Backpacker Hip-Hop Zipped Up?
Nowadays, rappers are comin half-hearted / Commercial like Pop, or underground like Black markets / Where were you the day Hip-Hop died? / Is it too early to mourn, is it too late to ride? Talib Kweli, Too Late (2000, Rawkus) Less than a month after Little Brother moved away from 9th Wonders […]
Young City Receives Community Service, Probation for Robbery
Rapper Young City has officially closed the book on a legal case involving a 2001 robbery attempt. Baltimore County Circuit Court judge Michael Finifter sentenced the rapper to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service last week. The decision was welcome news to Young City (also known as “Chopper” from MTV’s#### show […]
Russell Simmons Helps Raise $600K for Youth Arts Program
Russell Simmons and The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation announced today that the third annual Art For Life Palm Beach benefit gala raised more than $600,000 to provide disadvantaged youth in New York City and Palm Beach County with access to the arts. The gala too place on Mar. 17 at the oceanfront estate Casa Vita […]
Rappers Saafir, Lady of Rage Star in Kody ‘Monster’ Scott Movie, Lil Monster On The Way
The life of best-selling author Kody "Monster" Scott is coming to the big screen. Bay area rapper Saafir will portray Scott in the Billy Wright-directed film, titled Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. Scott chronicled his life as a child and young adult growing up in Los Angeles as an Eight-Tray Crips gang member in the book […]
America’s Next Black Leader: The Online Reality Series
If you get a room full of Black folks together to talk about the condition of our community, you can bet that the hottest topic of the evening will be “What the heck is wrong with Black leadership?” Many would probably argue that all Black leaders need to be but put on the unemployment line, […]
KRS-One, Marley Marl Say ‘Hip-Hop Lives’ With New Album
One of the most legendary feuds in Hip-Hop history will come to an end with the May 22 release of Hip-Hop Lives, created by two pioneers and former rivals, KRS-One and Marley Marl.The pair’s now legendary beef started in 1985 with MC Shan’s classic record "The Bridge," which paid homage to Shan’s place of birth, […]
New Textbook For Educators Teaches Hip-Hop To Kids
The Hip-Hop Association, a national organization dedicated to the movement of Hip-Hop as a culture, has announced the release of The Hip-Hop Education Guidebook: Volume One.Conceived by the Hip-Hop Association’s Education Initiative, The Hip-Hop Education Guidebook: Volume One is a textbook that documents the history of Hip-Hop music and culture as a product of the […]
Max B: The Caged Byrd Sings
N o stranger to the prison system, Dipset affiliate Max B, (government Charly Wingate), had just returned from doing a seven-year bid when he descended on the rap game in 2005. Fast becoming a fixture on both Jim Jones solo albums and Byrdgang mixtapes, the rapper and singer also known as Bigavelli wowed fans with […]
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Ok, So, if you aren’t freaked out by my changing of the blogs (click here and relax), check this out. Say we are doing a story and we want to drive people to the store front. Like Consequence’s new album is in stores now. To Purchase, Click Here and have it linked? And the commands are […]
AllHipHop Classic Skin
So, I have been fooling with the various templates. To show everyone an example, I have simply changed this blogs behavior settings to show how each area can be customized. I notice that the content nav areas magically format into any of the above skins, which appear to be out of the box. True9, can […]
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This awhat happens with an audio link def50 Cent – The Bomb. Also, OD, notice how the community can be “folded” and “expanded”. Is that unique to being logged in or can anyone do this? Also, if people fold, can we utilize the space when it’s totally folded to show a new ad? I will […]
Consequence Talks Album Sales, Offers Fans Special Deal
Following the Mar. 6 release of his solo debut Don’t Quit Your Day Job, G.O.O.D. Music recording artist Consequence is issuing a challenge to those doubting the quality of his album: he is offering to issue a refund to anyone who doesn’t find a song they like. Consequence said those wishing to claim the refund […]
Alleged Killer Of Soulja Slim Avoids Third Murder Indictment
After more than three years, the man accused of murdering rapper Soulja Slim has yet to be indicted for the slaying.The rapper’s murder is one of three first-degree murder cases prosecutors have refused to bring against Garelle Smith. The 25-year-old was arrested but never charged in the Nov. 26, 2003 murder of Soulja Slim.Prosecutors originally […]
AHH Stray News: Ice-T, Chamillionaire, J-Bo
Popular rapper/actor Ice-T will speak at Teachers College at Columbia University, one of the United States’ leading graduate schools. The rapper will be featured during a two-day gathering called "Teach, Think, Play: Popular Culture in the Classroom." According to organizers, the conference is designed to explore challenges and power of integrating pop culture into the […]
August Trial Set For Black Mafia Family
For two decades, the Atlanta-based Black Mafia Family (BMF) allegedly ran a cocaine ring that produced an estimated $250 million, but after years of investigation they were busted in 2005. The case will go to trial in August 2007. Over 30 members of BMF were arrested and three million dollars in cash, two kilograms of […]
Green Lantern Talks Future Business, DJ Drama Situation
Despite the current microscope being put on mixtape DJs, Green Lantern appears unfazed. In fact, the turntablist is setting his sights on bigger fish with a new radio show and artists under his tutelage. “I just started my brand new radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio Hip-Hop Nation Channel 40, Monday nights 10 p.m. to […]
The Weatherman LP
Artist: EvidenceTitle: The Weatherman LPRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Omar Hamza Evidence, of the seminal L.A. collective Dilated Peoples, is showcasing his skill behind the boards and behind the mic with his first solo shot, The Weatherman LP (ABB). For those that don’t know, Dilated is one of those rare collectives to showcase true Hip-Hop. […]
Live Convention 77-79
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Live Convention 77-79Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine For second and third generation Hip-Hoppers, the old singles are too rare and expensive to find, and one must watch Wild Style to get the block party feel of the late ’70s. Kenny and Reggie Wilson, two South Bronx residents of the day started compiling […]
Introducing Joss Stone
Artist: Joss StoneTitle: Introducing Joss StoneRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Kathy Iandoli After listening to Joss Stone’s third album Introducing Joss Stone (EMI/Virgin), one thing becomes clear. Joss Stone can’t sing, she can sang. Laced with tales of heartache, revival, and maturity, the album can only be considered an Introduction, as it’s our first glimpse into […]
J. Sands: Steel Curtain
For a decade, the Lone Catalysts have lived up to their name as one of the few groups still advancing Hip-Hop through the 90s conventions for pure, underground music. That underground label appeases some fans, but has it held the duo of J. Sands and J. Rawls back from the success and recognition they deserve? […]
